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1002L HESI 1 EXAM
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1.A Client with a history of chronic pain requests a nonopioid analgesic.
The client is alert but has difficulty describing the exact nature and location
of the pain to the nurse. What action should the nurse implement next?
a. Assess the client’s vital signs.
b. Observe the client’s pupils for dilation.
c. Document the client’s drug
tolerance. d. Administer the
analgesic as requested
2-XXX An older female client has normal saline infusion at 45 mL/hour. She
complains of pain at the insertion site of the IV catheter. There is no redness
or edema around the IV site. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Determine what IV medications have recently been administered.
b. Explain that without redness or edema, there is no need to re-start the
IV.
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c. Consult with the health care provider about the best location to start a
new IV.
d. Convert the IV to a saline lock and continue to monitor the site.
3-XXX The nurse is reviewing blood pressure readings for a group of clients
on a medical unit. Which client is at the highest risk for complications
related to hypertension?
a. Older Asian male who eats a diet consisting of smoked, cured, and
pickled foods.
b. Young adult Hispanic female who has a hemoglobin of 11 g/dL and
drinks beer every day.
c. Post-menopausal Caucasian female who overeats and is 20%
above ideal body weights. d. Middle-aged African-American male
who has a serum creatinine level of 2.9 Mg/dL.